Jesus and the Samaritan WomanJohn 4:1-15, 39-42Pastor Alan DionsonOctober 17, 2021
Introduction
1. The painful history of Samaria and Judea
2. The prominence of the Samaritan woman in the gospel
A. A SAMARITAN’S BURDEN
1. Her background was profiled ethnically (v. 4)
2. Her location was avoided geographically (v. 4)
3. Her status was despised morally (v. 6, 17)
4. Her history defined her destiny (v. 9)
B. A SAMARITAN’S BLESSING
1. Jesus sought the woman intentionally (v. 4)
2. Jesus broke social expectations by associating with the woman (v. 6-9)
3. Jesus shared to her the message of salvation (v. 10-15)
4. Jesus elevates the woman’s self-worth (v. 39-42)
Conclusion
